I have concocted my own version of Taco wraps. My family really digs it, so I thought I would share.
1 lb ground Turkey
1/2 c Old El Paso taco mix
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
And for the wrap: Ole` Mexican Foods: Xtreme Wellness High fiber, low carb Tortilla wrap (It has NO Cholesterol, Hydrogenated oil.) It does have: 9 g fiber, 5 g Net carbs, 5 g protein and Omega 3 from Olive Oil!!
So I browned the turkey, added the beans, corn and seasoning.
Added mexican cheese, 1 tablespoon Thousand Island dressing, spinach leaves. Then wrapped them up!
Yums! Sorry no pics...but these are really really good.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
MELANCHOLIC
Normally, I love SUMMER! I have been experiencing a very chaotic life, at the moment. Therefore, my mood has been a little bit melancholic. Thus, I have not posted since the end of May...
To recap some events....The girls are now out of school for the summer. Cheyenne has went to her dad's for now. Maybe a permanent thing. THIS DOES NOT MAKE ME HAPPY. However, what do you do with the rebellious child??
Minnie has decided to stay home for the summer. I am enjoying my time with her. I was able to celebrate her 13th birthday with her this year. Yay.
I have turned another year older on June 4th!. My Bestie, gave me a cookie cake and flowers for my birthday. My Hubs, Minnie and I, went to eat at my favorite restaurant, Carrabba's, after I got off of work at 3pm. And another cookie cake. I am truly blessed. I have to remember, I am not in charge, God is... It's hard to let go sometimes and let him take over.
June 9, 2013: We spent the day at Cades Cove in Townsend, Tn with my parents and sister's family. We had a picnic and hung out for awhile before finishing the loop. I enjoyed the time with my Mom, Dad and the family.
Jimmy and I have restarted P90X. I am so very sore. Now if we could get the nutrition together to go with it, the results will be spectacular!
To recap some events....The girls are now out of school for the summer. Cheyenne has went to her dad's for now. Maybe a permanent thing. THIS DOES NOT MAKE ME HAPPY. However, what do you do with the rebellious child??
Minnie has decided to stay home for the summer. I am enjoying my time with her. I was able to celebrate her 13th birthday with her this year. Yay.
I have turned another year older on June 4th!. My Bestie, gave me a cookie cake and flowers for my birthday. My Hubs, Minnie and I, went to eat at my favorite restaurant, Carrabba's, after I got off of work at 3pm. And another cookie cake. I am truly blessed. I have to remember, I am not in charge, God is... It's hard to let go sometimes and let him take over.
June 9, 2013: We spent the day at Cades Cove in Townsend, Tn with my parents and sister's family. We had a picnic and hung out for awhile before finishing the loop. I enjoyed the time with my Mom, Dad and the family.
Jimmy and I have restarted P90X. I am so very sore. Now if we could get the nutrition together to go with it, the results will be spectacular!
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| Minnie and her "Twin", Best Friend Micah |
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| Some of the wildlife in Cade's Cove |
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| Smoky Mountains |
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| My Sister and I |
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| Ashley and Chris |
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| The Family |
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| Dad |
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| Throughout the Loop |
Monday, May 27, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
April in Review
So this April, we spent some time rejuvenating the front yard. Still quite abit of work needs to be done. One flower bed, will soon become my veg/flower garden. It is all up to the buying and planting now.
After 7 years, I finally got around to picking out some toss pillows for the couch. Leather can be so cold and it really needed to be softened up. I need to find one or two more with texture, to lighten it up. Need to plan for a few other touches.
For awhile now, I have wanted some moccasins. So I broke down and purchased a pair. Due to all the rain this month, I have not been able to wear them though! So sad. They are so pretty. Makes me happy.
Alas, April showers bring May flowers, so it tis for a season.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Last Sunday of April
Happy Happy Sunday! Today in East Tennessee has been one rainy day. Hubs and I have tried to keep each others spirits up. This type of weather makes me so melancholy. Luckily, we had the day together. Did a quick couple of miles on the treadmill, then vegged for the rest of the day.
No movies, or going any where. Just a day of much needed rest.
I am so very blessed by God above. I seem to have trouble remembering it daily, hourly or even by the minute.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
I am so EXHAUSTED
So to tell you guys the whirlwind of my week, man, I am exhausted. So much has happened since my last post. The week has been a blur. Jimmy and I ran Knoxville's Covenant Health half marathon on Sunday, April 7. We had respectable times; Jimmy ran it in 2hr:6min:14secs, and my time was 2hr:14min:25sec. We'll take it. About the 10th mile, I developed a blister on my right foot. So yeah, I blame my slower time on the blister, and I have a hard time keeping momentum up hills. Jimmy has been babying his right hip after injuring it about 4 wks prior.
Monday, was a rest day, for sure. We got up late and chilled, then took a long nap in the afternoon. It sure was a pretty day though. Clear, crisp, warm, blue sky, and we missed it. : (
Tuesday morning, I went to work. All was good in my world until.... I got a phone call after 2:00pm. Ashley's grandfather called me. Told me she had been in a bad wreck. They did not know how bad she was, but she had been ejected. Ok, stomach hit the floor, mind started coming up with the worst case scenarios!! Then my mom called right after with the same news. Needless to say, I freaked out a little. I called Jimmy, left work at 3:00pm and he meet me at home. I called the local hospital- she wasn't there. I called her grandpa back, she had been transported to Asheville Mission St. Joeseph ER. So they bypassed two capable local hospitals to go to Mission. Ok, more freaking out. Off to NC, we went.
So we get there around 5:30 or so. It was such relief to see her. No, she had not been ejected, though apparently rolled her vehicle. Which is bad enough. She was wearing a seat belt, thankfully.
So with God's divine hand on that child, she came out with nary a scratch or broken bone! Just a severe case of whiplash. She was discharged. I gave my child a huge hug. Jimmy and I headed back home. We got home super late.
So I got my shift covered for Tuesday(actually Michele got it covered for me). Jimmy and I slept in. Then we went to Jimmy's doctors appt about his hip.
Thursday, Jimmy went to work, and I went to the Forums at work. Meet up with my friend Melinda and we ran a quick 5 miler. My TNCC class has been rescheduled as well.
Friday, I slummed. Read the entire book, Friendship Bread. A very heartwarming story. Then fixed a pot of Chili'. One of my favorite meals!! I was waiting on my Mom and Dad, nieces and nephew to come over from NC. They arrived LATE! We slept late, then we all went to Market Square. It did not fare well with my Dad. He just couldn't walk it. So we came home and hung around. They left around 6:00pm.
I was craving fried rice, so Jimmy and I went to get chinese takeout. So we rented Life of Pi and ate Chinese before going to bed. Chey was babysitting, while Minnie hung out with her friend across the road. On into Sunday, we slept in again. Ashley called around 10:00 am, on her way over. We hung out at home and did a little yard work, while visiting with her. She had gotten a new car on friday! Sweet. It is a Ford Fusion, 2012 model. It handles well. So she spent the day with us, before heading back to NC.
Tuesday morning, I went to work. All was good in my world until.... I got a phone call after 2:00pm. Ashley's grandfather called me. Told me she had been in a bad wreck. They did not know how bad she was, but she had been ejected. Ok, stomach hit the floor, mind started coming up with the worst case scenarios!! Then my mom called right after with the same news. Needless to say, I freaked out a little. I called Jimmy, left work at 3:00pm and he meet me at home. I called the local hospital- she wasn't there. I called her grandpa back, she had been transported to Asheville Mission St. Joeseph ER. So they bypassed two capable local hospitals to go to Mission. Ok, more freaking out. Off to NC, we went.
So we get there around 5:30 or so. It was such relief to see her. No, she had not been ejected, though apparently rolled her vehicle. Which is bad enough. She was wearing a seat belt, thankfully.
So with God's divine hand on that child, she came out with nary a scratch or broken bone! Just a severe case of whiplash. She was discharged. I gave my child a huge hug. Jimmy and I headed back home. We got home super late.
So I got my shift covered for Tuesday(actually Michele got it covered for me). Jimmy and I slept in. Then we went to Jimmy's doctors appt about his hip.
Thursday, Jimmy went to work, and I went to the Forums at work. Meet up with my friend Melinda and we ran a quick 5 miler. My TNCC class has been rescheduled as well.
Friday, I slummed. Read the entire book, Friendship Bread. A very heartwarming story. Then fixed a pot of Chili'. One of my favorite meals!! I was waiting on my Mom and Dad, nieces and nephew to come over from NC. They arrived LATE! We slept late, then we all went to Market Square. It did not fare well with my Dad. He just couldn't walk it. So we came home and hung around. They left around 6:00pm.
I was craving fried rice, so Jimmy and I went to get chinese takeout. So we rented Life of Pi and ate Chinese before going to bed. Chey was babysitting, while Minnie hung out with her friend across the road. On into Sunday, we slept in again. Ashley called around 10:00 am, on her way over. We hung out at home and did a little yard work, while visiting with her. She had gotten a new car on friday! Sweet. It is a Ford Fusion, 2012 model. It handles well. So she spent the day with us, before heading back to NC.
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